Our firm regularly advises on intellectual property matters to protect, enhance, and defend our clients' intangible assets. We assist companies, creators, inventors, and institutions with the strategic management of their rights and the resolution of disputes.
We help our clients secure their creations and innovations through tailored procedures, including:
· Filing and registration of trademarks, patents, designs, and copyrights with the competent authorities.
· Portfolio audits to evaluate and optimize the protection of intangible assets.
· Drafting and negotiating contracts: licensing agreements, assignments of rights, and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
Our team assists clients in maximizing the value of their intellectual property rights, integrating these assets at the core of their business strategy:
· Optimizing revenues generated by licenses and franchises.
· Proactive management of competition issues and risks related to the exploitation of rights.
· Advising on the protection of technological innovations and know-how.
We intervene in complex disputes to defend our clients' rights against infringements or violations, including:
· Trademark, patent, or design infringement.
· Unauthorized use of copyrighted works.
· Unfair competition and free-riding (parasitism).
We provide effective representation before national and European courts, as well as in arbitral and administrative proceedings.
In a context of increasing digitalization, we provide specific expertise regarding:
· Protection of digital works and databases. Combating cyber-counterfeiting and the unauthorized distribution of online content.
· Domain name management and related disputes.
Recognizing the strategic importance of intellectual property for our clients' competitiveness, we develop tailored solutions and anticipate legal and technological developments. Our commitment is to ensure the security and valuation of your intangible assets while defending your rights with efficiency and determination.
Emilie LOZE
Marie Hure
François-Xavier Kelidjian
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